Mithun Manhas Elected 37th BCCI President

In a major development for Indian cricket governance, Mithun Manhas, former Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir cricketer, has been elected unopposed as the 37th President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The announcement was made during the 94th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the BCCI held in Mumbai on 28 September 2025. Manhas succeeds Roger Binny, who stepped down in August 2025, with Rajeev Shukla serving as the interim president until this election. The election marks a continued trend of former cricketers transitioning into top administrative roles in Indian cricket.

New BCCI Leadership Elected

Key Appointments at the 94th AGM

• President: Mithun Manhas (elected unopposed)
• Vice-President: Rajeev Shukla (continues in role)
• Secretary: Devajit Saikia (retained)
• Treasurer: Raghuram Bhat (former India spinner)
• Joint Secretary: Prabhtej Singh Bhatia

The election results underscore a strategic shift toward appointing individuals with cricketing backgrounds into executive positions.

Profile: Mithun Manhas

Cricketing Career

• Born: 12 October 1979, Jammu
• First-class debut: 1997–98 season
• Domestic Career: Played until 2016–17
• Teams: Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, various IPL franchises
• First-Class Matches: 157
• Runs in FC: 9,714
• List A Matches: 130 (4,126 runs)
• T20 Matches: 91 (1,170 runs)

Coaching and Administration

• Coached teams in IPL (Punjab Kings, RCB, Gujarat Titans)
• Batting consultant for Bangladesh U-19 team
• Served in the Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association for four years
• Was part of a BCCI-appointed sub-committee for J&K cricket operations
• Ojha, RP Singh Join BCCI Senior Selection Committee
• Pragyan Ojha and RP Singh appointed as senior selectors in Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection panel, replacing S Sharath and S Banerjee.

Profile: Raghuram Bhat

• Former India and Karnataka left-arm spinner
• Served as President of Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) from 2022 to 2025
• Known for his long-term involvement in state-level cricket governance
• Now appointed as the BCCI Treasure

Static GK Facts

• Founded: BCCI was established in December 1928
• Headquarters: Cricket Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra
• First BCCI President: R.E. Grant Govan
• Number of Full Members: 38 (State associations)
• Affiliated with ICC: Full member since 1926 (as the British Indian cricket team)